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BN03 OUL

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,994 mi
Last recorded146,994 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 OUL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 146,994 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (Chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (Chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 141,926 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside low/on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 140,398 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 138,440 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 138,440 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing heavily on there inner edges

engine stabilizer has play

offside engine mount leaking its fluid

offside gear box oil seal leaking

rear bumper corroded

washer alignment poor

Pass 5 May 2022 131,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper in poor condition (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 131,135 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper in poor condition (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 122,703 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 122,703 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 113,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 103,735 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 103,735 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 95,875 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 93,489 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel flap key lock very stiff to turn

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 May 2016 90,783 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 May 2016 90,783 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,548 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 81,821 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 73,694 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 73,694 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2012 66,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2011 58,167 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 49,295 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 37,515 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 31,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

spare wheel damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,996 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 30,996 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 26,297 miles

offside front tyre inner edge unevenly worn

Fail 10 Mar 2007 26,297 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre inner edge unevenly worn

Pass 13 Mar 2006 20,810 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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BN03 OUL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN03 OUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN03 OUL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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